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October 28th, 2021 – Naples, FL.  It’s time to get into the holiday spirit and The Naples Players (TNP) has you covered.  Trees and Teas Festival, presented by Gallerie Indigo, will run from November 30th to December 19th. Enjoy our collection of Christmas trees fabulously decorated by professional designers while you sip delicious tea by The Naples Spice and Tea Exchange.  Trees and Teas has returned by popular demand and will be filled with holiday cheer for the whole family.

TNP’s lobby will be filled with trees and holiday music will entertain guests. Festive wreaths will be available for purchase and all proceeds from the festival will benefit the highly regarded programs at The Naples Players. “We are thrilled to offer this unique event that highlights the talent of designers, the generosity of sponsors, and invites guests to revel in the magic of the season,” said Bryce Alexander, Executive Director and CEO of TNP,  “there’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit!”

The tree decorations will be themed with some of your favorite productions – such as Mary Poppins and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  The festival is chaired by Jackie Morelisse and kicks off with a VIP night on November 29th hosted by FineMark Bank. A limited number of tickets to the kickoff are available for purchase. 

The Sponsors for Trees and Teas Festival this year are: Gallerie Indigo (Presenting), Porsche Naples, Cardinal Law, Gulf Shore International Properties, FineMark Bank (host of our special VIP event), Bellestri Family, Persephone and Graysen Johnson, Ted DeGroot, Barbara Davin, Nancy Hayer, Brenda DiNorcia, Brian and Joanna Jones, Nancy Woolf, Diane Davis and Terry Libby, and the TNP Membership Committee. 

The Designers for Trees and Teas Festival this year are: Ventro Interiors, Cole Butcher, Amanda Smith, Pamela Larkin Caruso, the TNP Membership Committee, Jackie Morelisse, Mary Ann Ringsdore, Kat Ebaugh, Dot Auchmoody, W Design, Mollie LaTorre, Nancy Hayer, Judy Smith, Esther Snyder, Mimi Mason, and Lovetto Design.

Guests are encouraged to purchase timed entry tickets in advance and tickets will also be available at the Box Office for time slots that have not yet reached capacity.  Guests who attend A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder will receive complimentary admission to the festival with their tickets to the show. To purchase tickets, call the box office at 239 263 7990 or visit Naplesplayers.org.